On Ask Dave he gave a straight answer – “no” to general legalisation of cannabis, but as to legalisation for medicinal use he said;

“If it can be proved that there are real benefits, medicinal benefits and scientific evidence for it, I would be relaxed about that… my decision would be to licence it if it could be proved to have benefits.”

This news will come as a great boost to supporters of the Therapeutic Help from Cannabis for Multiple Sclerosis campaign and anti-prohibitionists.